Pearce: It's the Job of Congress, not the President

Statement

Congressman Steve Pearce today released the following statement President Trump announced his immigration principles and priorities:

"We in New Mexico know firsthand the challenges that come with a broken and outdated immigration system. Previous Administrations continuously sidestepped Congress by ordering harmful, temporary patchwork solutions without thinking about the long-term affects. It is the job of Congress, not the President, to make legal reforms to our immigration policies. I look forward to Congress working with the Administration to ensure the rule of law and Constitution are upheld as we come together to protect our nation's security and economy from vulnerabilities and loopholes entwined in our immigration system. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to ensure fairness, justice, and family unity prevail, and will fight for permanent changes so future generations do not face the same challenges and burdens."

Background
On October 8, 2017, the Trump Administration sent Congress immigration policy priorities outlining three immigration policy objectives: border security, interior enforcement, and merit-based immigration system. The overall objective by the Administration is to ensure safe and lawful admissions into the United States, defend safety and security of U.S. citizens, and protect American taxpayers.

In September 2017, the Administration announced their plan to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program in March 2018, giving Congress six months to provide a long-term solution. Read Rep. Pearce's full statement here.

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